DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) — President Trump has responded to the Dallas Cowboys’ decision to kneel before Monday night’s national anthem. It was a mixed reaction from the president, who tweeted that the booing he heard when the entire Cowboys team took a knee was the loudest he’s ever heard. The booing at the NFL football…… MORE
DENTON, Texas (AP) – More than 80 faculty members at the University of North Texas have signed a letter opposing Donald Trump Jr. as a speaker in a donor-sponsored lecture series. The letter asks administrators of the school in Denton to rescind the invitation to the oldest son of President Donald Trump. The open…… MORE
DENTON (WBAP/KLIF News) — By the end of Tuesday, Dallas may not be the only North Texas city with a confederate monument task force. The Denton County Commissioner’s Court is looking to approve its own committee at Tuesday’s meeting. It’s in response to Denton residents speaking out at a commissioner’s court meeting last month asking…… MORE
CLEBURNE (WBAP/KLIF News) – The pilot of a small plane died Monday night after a crash in Cleburne. The single engine aircraft, a Light Sport category Quicksilver GT, went down just outside of an apartment complex on the north side of the city around 5:30 pm. The complex is in the vicinity of Blackwood Air Park.…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas Cowboys, including owner Jerry Jones, briefly took a knee prior to the singing of the National Anthem Monday night in Phoenix for Monday Night Football against the Cardinals. The team walked to midfield for the brief demonstration and then walked back to the sidelines, locked arms and stood during the performance…… MORE
(CNN) — Senator Susan Collins announced Monday afternoon that she will oppose the GOP’s latest plan to overhaul the Affordable Care Act, bringing the total number of public “no” votes to three and likely killing the last-ditch effort to repeal Obamacare this week. In a statement, the Maine Republican said the bill does not go far…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The new Dallas Police Chief is making an effort to be an active part of the Dallas community. After serving as chief for less than a month, Renee Hall met with more than 100 citizens and a meet and greet in downtown. Some people attended the event with an interest in finding out…… MORE
DALLAS (AP) – Foundations supported by two former first ladies have earmarked about $2 million for education-related recovery from recent hurricanes. The Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries and the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation on Monday announced the combined pledge. Hurricane Harvey made landfall last month in South Texas, leading to devastating flooding in…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – President Trump’s comments about NFL players deserving to be fired if they take a knee during the National Anthem have drawn feedback from professional athletes across the country. Over 200 National Football League players chose to take a knee during the anthem at Sunday night. Athletes in other sports have taken to…… MORE
NEW ORLEANS (WBAP/KLIF News) – A unanimous decision by the United States Court of Appeals on Monday will allow Texas to enforce the core of the sanctuary cities law while the state appeals a lower court ruling that blocked the law from taking effect. The Texas Attorney General’s Office’s Marc Rylander said the decision by the…… MORE
